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UK Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition

UK Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition. Coordinated Program in Dietetics. UK DHN BS In Dietetics. UK DHN CADE Accredited Dietetics Program Option A DPD Option B CPD Both Options lead to the BS in Dietetics Fulfill the ACEND Foundation Knowledge Requirements and/or Competencies .

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UK Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition

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  1. UK Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition Coordinated Program in Dietetics

  2. UK DHN BS In Dietetics • UK DHN CADE Accredited Dietetics Program • Option A DPD • Option B CPD • Both Options lead to the BS in Dietetics • Fulfill the ACEND Foundation Knowledge Requirements and/or Competencies

  3. UK DHN Coordinated Program (CP) • ACEND accredited, combined program of: • Academics • Supervised practice experience • Meets the knowledge requirements and competencies for dietitians in the clinical, community, and food systems management domains. • Upon successful completion of the DHN CP, students will be eligible to take the CDR registry exam to become a Registered Dietitian (RD)

  4. DHN CP Eligibility • Students in the UK DHN DPD - • Sophomore Status or Year 2 of the DPD • Transfer students in the DPD who are determined to be in Year 2 of the DPD • Students in the DHN MS in Dietetic Administration who have not earned a BS in Dietetics from an ACEND-accredited DPD program. • The UK DHN CP admits 12 students per class

  5. DHnCp Curriculum • Two academic years of basic pre-professional and general studies courses • Two years of intensive academic, professional, and supervised practice experience • The Didactic Component is 3 semesters: • Junior/Year 3 Fall and Spring • Senior/Year 4 Fall • The Supervised Practice Program (SPP) is 3 sessions: • Senior/Year 4 Spring • Senior/Year 4 4-week Summer Session • Senior/Year 4 8-week Summer Session

  6. DHN CP Supervised Practice Rotations • Medical Nutrition Therapy- 10 weeks • Hospitals • Long-term care facilities • Rehabilitation facilities • Food Service Systems Management- 10 weeks • Hospitals • School systems • Long-term care facilities • Community Nutrition- 7 weeks • Health departments • Corporate wellness • Outpatient clinics

  7. DHN CP Policies • Maintain an average grade of ‘B” or higher in all dietetic courses • Accrue 100 hours of dietetic related activities during Junior Fall & Spring and Senior Fall semesters • Full-time status is required • Attend scheduled CP meetings • Tuition is required for Senior Spring Semester, 4-week & 8-week Summer Sessions during the SPP

  8. STEPS to the DHN CP The following steps are designed to assist you in applying to the Coordinated Program

  9. Step 1 Complete UK CORE and Pre-Major Requirements These classes are to be completed prior to Junior/Year 3, Fall Semester of the Dietetic Program

  10. STEP 2 Strive for a High GPA The CP is a competitive admission program Candidates are not considered competitive unless they have at least a 3.0on a 4.0 GPA scale

  11. STEP 3 Participate in Volunteer Activities in Dietetics As soon as possible, start gaining experience in dietetics. These experiences will benefit you when being evaluated for acceptance into the CP. Experience may either be paid or volunteer.

  12. STEP 4 Join and Participate in Professional Organizations AND www.eatright.org KAND www.kyeatright.org BGDDA www.bluegrasseatright.org SDNA - UK www.ca.uky.edu/HES/NFS.htm

  13. STEP 5 Participate in Extracurricular Activities It is important to have leadership experience to be successful in dietetics. Gain these experiences early in your college career.

  14. STEP 6 Obtain an Application Packet DHN CP/DI Program Assistant: ukdhn.cpdi@gmail.com DHN CP Director Liz Combs MS, RD, LD elmars2@uky.edu On-line @ http://www.ca.uky.edu/hes

  15. STEP 7 Follow Application Guidelines Carefully Secure Three References: • Faculty (DHN or non-DHN faculty acceptable) • Employer or Volunteer Supervisor • Person of Choice Submit a Resume and the Letter of Recommendation fact sheet to the person from whom you are requesting a reference.

  16. STEP 8 Write a Strong Cover Letter for the Application Packet Go through the editing process. Seek input from the UK Writing Center.

  17. STEP 9 Go Over All Requirements Complete all steps. Check all details. Meet all deadlines. EDIT! EDIT! EDIT!

  18. Questions Please contact DHN CP/DI Program Assistant ukdhn.cpdi@gmail.com or Liz Combs MS, RD, LD Director of Coordinated Program in Dietetics elmars2@uky.edu

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